4 Big Highlights From Wisconsin’s Investigative Hearing of Election Fraud Allegations

Plus: In Blow to Trump, Supreme Court Rejects Texas' Election Lawsuit

December 12 2020   Good morning from Washington, where the Supreme Court last night declined to hear  Texas' lawsuit—supported by 18 other states and the Trump campaign—seeking to overturn the results of the presidential election in four states that went for Joe Biden. Fred Lucas has that story as well as sobering details of election irregularities in Wisconsin, one of the states targeted. Plus: Chinese spying on our pols; Trump's winning economy; and Cal Thomas honors Walter Williams. Fifty years ago today, Motown singer-songwriter-producer Smokey Robinson and his group, the Miracles, notch their first No. 1 hit with "The Tears of a Clown." Enjoy your weekend.     NEWS 4 Big Highlights From Wisconsin's Investigative Hearing of Election Fraud Allegations By Fred Lucas Postal employees in Wisconsin backdated mail-in ballots and nursing home staffers pressured elderly residents on how to vote, witnesses testify. More NEWS In Blow to Trump, Supreme Court Rejects Texas' Election Lawsuit By Fred Lucas The high court's one-page opinion says Texas did not have standing to sue over election procedures in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. More ANALYSIS What You Need to Know About Chinese Spying on US Politicians By Rachel del Guidice Are an alleged spy's ties to a congressman unusual? How does China spy on the U.S.? Heritage Foundation scholar Dean Cheng has answers. More COMMENTARY The Wisdom of Walter Williams By Cal Thomas The late Walter Williams was full of wisdom, one reason his economic and social philosophies were so widely ignored by elite economists and the major media who traffic only in information. More COMMENTARY Trump Is Still Winning on the Economy By Cal Thomas If Biden succeeds in raising taxes and reimposing unnecessary regulations, Americans may have to get used to losing again. More COMMENTARY Texas' Unsuccessful Lawsuit Raises Voting Issues States Should Heed By Zack Smith Texas' lawsuit raises serious issues regarding election integrity and constitutional law that ought to be addressed going forward. More COMMENTARY ICYMI: 3 Quotes From Founding Fathers Remind Us Why We Are a Constitutional Republic (Not a Democracy) By Seth Griffin The profound differences between a democracy and a constitutional republic are crucial to every aspect of American life. More           The Daily Signal is brought to you by more than half a million members of The Heritage Foundation. Donate to The Daily Signal Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter How are we doing? We welcome your comments, suggestions, and story tips. Please reply to this email or send us a note at comments@dailysignal.com. The Daily Signal 214 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 (800) 546-2843     Add morningbell@heritage.org to your address book to ensure that you receive emails from us. You are subscribed to this newsletter as johnmhames1.diogenes--light@blogger.com. If you want to receive other Heritage Foundation newsletters, or opt out of this newsletter, please click here to update your subscription.